Academic Catalogs

Sign (SIGN)

SIGN G0101 Unit (18 lecture hours)  
Fingerspelling  
Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass
Not Transferable.
Formerly: SIGN G290. A skills class designed to introduce Sign Language and Interpreting students to the principles and techniques of the American (fingerspelling) Manual Alphabet. Expressive and receptive techniques will be emphasized. Pass/No Pass.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SIGN G010

SIGN G1804 Units (72 lecture hours)  
American Sign Language 1  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Corresponds to two years of high school study.
A basic course in American Sign Language (ASL). Emphasis will be on grammar, syntax, vocabulary and expressive and receptive skills. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Sign Language. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SIGN G180

SIGN G1854 Units (72 lecture hours)  
American Sign Language 2  
Prerequisite(s): SIGN G180 or 2 years of high school American Sign Language.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Formerly: Beginning American Sign Language II. This course is a continuation of American Sign Language 1 (ASL). Emphasis is on grammar, syntax, vocabulary. This course builds students' receptive and expressive skills in ASL and fingerspelling as well as their knowledge of Deaf culture. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SIGN G185

SIGN G2003 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Deaf Culture  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course is an introduction to the American Deaf culture experience. Areas of study include the history and description of deafness, the Deaf community, Deaf education and the arts and language of the Deaf. Services, organizations, technology, as well as clinical and cultural perspectives will be examined and discussed. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SIGN G200

SIGN G2804 Units (72 lecture hours)  
American Sign Language 3  
Advisory: SIGN G185.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course provides further training in manual alphabet and sign language for purposes of communication with people who are deaf. It is designed to help the student increase speed with regard to accuracy, rhythm and comprehension. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SIGN G280

SIGN G2854 Units (72 lecture hours)  
American Sign Language 4  
Advisory: SIGN G280.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course is an advanced study of American Sign language. Emphasis is on acquiring advanced vocabulary and using complex grammar. Students will learn the proper use of classifiers, narrative structure, and enumeration. Students develop expressive and receptive fluency in the context of Deaf culture and Deaf community. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SIGN G285